Baby Names

We have some good friends expecting their second little girl in November. Since they do not have a name for the baby Anna Claire and Lizzie offered the following suggestions:
Lizzie - Ella. She stuck hard and fast to Ella.
Anna Claire had several thoughts:
Princess Margaret Rose. Lizzie pointed out that the baby would not be a princess because her parents aren't a king or queen.
Margaret Rose.
Elizabeth. I informed her that their 4 year old we call 'Libby' is actually named Elizabeth. "Well they could have 2" was her reply.
Shawn. Lizzie said, "That's her mommy's name." Anna Claire said, "Well they could have 2." Again.
And the name Anna Claire has decided for this new baby "Doggie. It's such a pretty name."
I hope to remind her of this suggestion when she's pregnant!

Den of torture

It has been awhile since I have posted anything (we've been a little busy and I got a new computer) but I have a great post tonight.

Last week Anna Claire discovered an inch worm in our yard which she decided to "care for." Her first inside pet. She found a shoe box and some dead leaves and made a "home" for Inchie the inch worm. She poured all her love and affection and attention on Inchie for two hours that night. Of course, Inchie quickly passed away because of all the "caring." This fact was completely missed by Anna Claire. She simply dismissed it as "sleeping." The next day at lunch she remembered Inchie and went to check on him. She came back to me and said, "O no, mom! Inchie is dead!" And that was it. She made a smooth transition to the next thing that received ALL her love, affection & devotion - like My Little Ponies.

Tonight Anna Claire found a roly poly to "care for." Her name is Roly Ball. Unfortunately for Roly Ball, she is still alive. But I'm sure it won't take any time to remedy that. After all, Roly Ball is now in the shoe box which I have named the "den of torture."